Forces are jubilating the promotion of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to the position of Chief of Defense Forces.
“This is the best time of our life in our country’s history,” said an officer at the rank of Captain who preferred anonymity as he is not authorized to speak to the media.
“When Gen Muhoozi was appointed Chief of Land Forces, he focused on improving our welfare, especially building modern housing facilities, salaries, clothing and feeding,” the Captain added.
President Museveni on Thursday night replaced CDF Gen Wilson Mbadi with Muhoozi, who has been serving as Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Operations.
ChimpReports has learnt that many soldiers across the country are holding quiet celebrations in barracks and bars following Muhoozi’s appointment.
“I trained with Gen Muhoozi in Kasenyi and served under him for many years in Northern Uganda and Somalia,” said another army officer, adding, “He means well for the army; he is a good commander and we are already having drinks to celebrate this important appointment.”
A former Special Forces officer now serving in Police said Gen Muhoozi is an incorruptible humble warrior who will help in fighting corruption and abuse of power in the army.
“It’s now a bad time for thieves,” said another source, emphasizing, “Gen Muhozi is uncompromising on corruption. He’s a stickler for efficiency and accountability.”
During his reign as CLF, Muhoozi also focused on enhancing land forces’ combat capabilities.
“We will be building an efficient, modern, and accountable force that can defend the sovereignty of our country at all times,” said Gen Muhoozi then.
He also promised to ensure soldiers remain healthy.
This includes promoting regular fitness exercises and training.
Regarding ideology, Muhoozi said his reign would see “intensification of political education to our officers and men.”
Gen Muhoozi will be in charge of operationalising the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Establishment 2021, an instrument of delegated Command, Control, and Administration which provides for the powers of command and administration of UPDF.
The instrument provides a manual for the deployment, salary, training and capacity building of the forces
The UPDF Establishment 2021 document enables changes or merging of some UPDF departments, the creation of new ones, and discarding others to improve command, control and administration of the Forces.
Gen Muhoozi, who previously served as Special Forces Commander, is yet to make an official statement following his appointment as head of the army.
However, Muhoozi’s close associates say he is grateful to God and President Museveni for the elevation to serve in the highest position of the UPDF.
Credit: Chimpreports